Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Fitchburg, MA

7d • $66,049 - $94,450

About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. This Quality Engineer will work closely with the Quality Management System (QMS) and provide strong internal auditing capability within an AS9100 certified workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 concepts and quality system fundamentals
• Experience or demonstrated capability in internal auditing (process-based auditing preferred)
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma tools, statistics, and data analysis
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation including drawings/blueprints and relevant military or industry specifications
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills
• Proven ability to define problems, drive to root cause, and implement effective corrective actions
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ certification (e.g., CQA, CQE) or audit-specific training (AS9100 internal auditor training) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal audits in accordance with AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements and the site audit program
• Perform process, product, and system audits across manufacturing, test, inspection, engineering, and support functions
• Document objective evidence, write clear nonconformities, and ensure audit results are communicated to stakeholders
• Lead and verify root cause and corrective action activities, including effectiveness verification and closure on process and product quality issues
• Support and maintain the audit schedule, audit checklists, and related QMS records and metrics
• Assist with external audits (registrar, customer, and regulatory) including preparation, coordination, and response support
• Identify systemic risks, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement; escalate when necessary to protect compliance and quality
• Develop, maintain, and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer and program requirements into planned quality actions
• Analyze program requirements and prepare responsive procedures, schedules, and resource recommendations to assure effective quality support
• Responsible for assisting with quality system development and supporting product quality improvements
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others
• Perform analyses of program requirements and prepare responsive quality plans, procedures, schedules and resource allocations to assure optimum quality support
• Review and approve engineering/test and contractor documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate quality requirements are addressed
• Gather, organize, monitor, analyze and report on information on products and processes
• Participate on product quality improvement teams, Material Review Boards
• Assist in resolving customer quality issues
• Participate in supplier selection and improvement processes
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate customer, business or program meetings
• Provide regular reporting of progress and status
• Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level